Jonathan. I could probably simply end it with his name and we would need no further explanation as to why he was chosen as 2009's first student of the month.
     We have known Sensei Jonathan since he was a young boy, that is how long he has been practicing the martial arts.    He came to our school already a Black Belt in Issyun Ryu, but he hungered for an even greater challenge.  He was very talented in the martial arts and wished to take his ability to the next level, that is when he decided to start over as a white belt and train at UWMA.
     He excels at all facets of the martial arts, from learning, practicing and even harder, teaching.  Martial Arts has went beyond the DOJO for Sensei Jonathan, and molded him into an outstanding young man, and a very academically accomplished college student.
     Congratulations Sensei Jonathan, there is no better student to start a new year with.  It has always been a pleasure to teach you, and it makes us very proud when we see the enjoyment you derive from also passing your information on as one of our best instructors.  Practice hard.
    

  To access our "Student of the Month Archives", click below:               STUDENT OF THE MONTH

 

    Congratulations to Dan M. for receiving the awesome prestige award of Student of the Year for 2008!

Dan, as you can see from his 2003 student of the month picture below, has been with us since the day we opened.  You can see the intensity in his expression 5 years ago, that intensity never wavered, if anything, it blossomed.  Grats Dan on being chosen over a LOT of other qualified students, we know you will wear the crown with dignity and honor.  Can't wait to see what the next 5 years has in stored for you!

                          
                
                      THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
    
     We wanted to wish a sincere THANK YOU to everyone who helped us make our holiday and also our Christmas Party a little brighter for all.  Thanks for all the dessert trays and special thanks to Nathan Henry for all the poinsettia plants at the party!
    In case we missed a personal thank you, we also wanted to thank everyone for their thoughtful gifts.  More important than the gifts themselves were the personal cards attached.  We have a LOT of fun at what we do, and it is always nice to know that we are appreciated.  Thanks to everyone, you truly are our "Dojo Family".

    
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    Follow the links below to check out pictures from our Thanksgiving parade AND our Christmas Party!

Thanksgiving parade!

Christmas Party!